SRC-DPW S.B. 1505 76(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterS.B. 1505
76R930 MCK-DBy: Truan
State Affairs
4/19/1999
Committee Report (Amended)


DIGEST 

Currently, Texas state agencies are unable to enter into written agreements
or contracts with agencies of this state, the federal government, or other
states.  This bill would authorize Texas state agencies to contract with
other public sector entities in an agreement or contract for the provision
of necessary and authorized services and resources. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 1505 sets forth guidelines for interagency agreements
between agencies of this state and agencies of the federal government or
other states. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 771.002, Government Code, by adding Subdivision
(4), to define "state or federal agency." 

SECTION 2. Amends Sections 771.003, 771.004, 771.006, 771.007, 771.008,
771.010, Government Code, as follows: 

Sec. 771.003. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT; EXCEPTIONS. Authorizes an agency of
this state to contract with a state or federal agency for the provision of
certain services and resources, rather than authorizing a state agency to
agree with another state agency to provide services and resources.  Makes
conforming changes.  

Sec. 771.004. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS; EXCEPTIONS. Provides that a written
contract is not required between agencies of this state.  Subjects a
contract between an agency of this state and an agency of another state or
the federal government to the approval of the governor.  Authorizes the
governor to authorize a Texas agency or an employee of the governor's
office to approve contracts or grants between an agency of this state and
an agency of another state or the federal government.  Authorizes the
governor to specify limitations on authorization to approve contracts or
grants based on amount, subject matter, or other factors. Makes conforming
changes. 

Sec. 771.006. PURCHASES AND SUBCONTRACTS OF SERVICES AND RESOURCES. Makes a
conforming change. 

Sec. 771.007. REIMBURSEMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF COSTS. Makes conforming
changes. 

Sec. 771.008. REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURES. Requires an agency of this state
that receives services or resources from an agency of another state or the
federal government to reimburse each agency providing the services or
resources as provided by the terms of the contract.  Makes conforming
changes. 

Sec. 771.010. EXCEEDING AUTHORITY PROHIBITED. Makes a conforming change.

 SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 1999.

SECTION 4. Emergency clause.



SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE CHANGES

SECTION 2.

Amends Section. 771.004, Government Code, by adding Subsection (e),to
subject a contract between an agency of this state and an agency of another
state or the federal government to the approval of the governor.
Authorizes the governor to authorize a Texas agency or an employee of the
governor's office to approve contracts or grants between an agency of this
state and an agency of another state or the federal government.  Authorizes
the governor to specify limitations on authorization to approve contracts
or grants based on amount, subject matter, or other factors.